Beading Q And A: Bead Patterns (7/25/2011)

BeadGal answers:

Yes, they are essentially the same type, shape, size, etc, and both come in Size 11 and Size 8. Since you’re just starting out, using Delicas, or Toho Treasures, are nice as they are uniform in size and perfect for precision work. If you have a nearby bead store or needle craft store, I would visit them and get as much information as possible. Take a few classes, well worth your time.

BeadGal answers:

http://www.bead-patterns.com/

http://www.beadedbear.com/

http://www.free-beading-patterns.com/

BeadGal answers:

I would suggest a couple of great yahoogroups, as they have free tutorials, and great friendly help within the group. Try:

• 4luvofbeads@yahoogroups.com
• borntobead@yahoogroups.com
• beaddreamz@yahoogroups.com

There are tons of things to make, and lots of good folks to help you out, plus lots of photos of things made, so you can get inspired.

BeadGal answers:

Hi! There’s all sorts of weaving you can do without a loom! (I’ve never, actually, used a loom for anything).

Here’s a couple of  links to get you started:

http://www.bead-patternsmag.com/catalog/
http://www.rubysbeadwork.com/Thumbnails.html
http://beadwork.about.com/

In the Bead Patterns Mag, you need to register, then login. Then you can go to “Home” and look under “Basic Stitch Info.”

BeadGal answers:

Http://3dbeading.com/animals.shtml
http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/beading.html

Both these sites have patterns for three dimensional beading.